Tahirou
Tahirou is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, chaste, clean”.
| Meaning | Pure, chaste, clean |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Tahir |
| Arabic spelling | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | tah-HEE-roo |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure, clean |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tahirou
Tahirou is the Fula and Hausa style form of Ṭāhir, 'pure', with the -ou ending of French spelling (Hausa Tahiru). Al-Ṭāhir is remembered as a name of one of the sons of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja who died in infancy, and purity is a central idea of Islamic worship. The name is popular in Niger, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
Is Tahirou a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahirou is a Muslim name, the West African form of Ṭāhir, 'pure'.
Where is the name Tahirou used?
Used in Niger, Cameroon, Burkina Faso and, as Tahiru, in northern Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Tahirou
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahirou mean?
Tahirou means 'Pure, chaste, clean'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Tahir.
Is Tahirou a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahirou is a Muslim name, the West African form of Ṭāhir, 'pure'.
How do you write Tahirou in Arabic?
Tahirou is written طاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahirou?
Tahirou is pronounced tah-HEE-roo.